June 17, 2009
Posted: June 17th, 2009 04:25 PM ET

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Vice President Biden addressed his former Senate colleagues at an event Wednesday.
Vice President Biden addressed his former Senate colleagues at an event Wednesday.

WASHINGTON (CNN) - Joe Biden returned to his old stomping grounds Wednesday wearing three hats: vice president, historian, and comedian.

Biden delivered the keynote address at the Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee's Green Jobs Summit.

The vice president needled his former colleagues. "I just want to remind you guys I hope you remember me. I used to work here. So easily how they forget," he said.

Biden served in the Senate for 36 years before being elected vice president.

The summit was held in the caucus room of the Russell Senate office building, which inspired Biden to discuss the room's history.

"It's good to be home in this room. This is - business folks and labor leaders probably know - but this is one of the most historic rooms in the United States Senate," said Biden.

"John Kennedy announced his run for the presidency here. This was the room in which the Bork hearing took place. And this is the room in which the Clarence Thomas hearing took place. Over which I presided on both of them and I am so glad to be here not talking about the Supreme Court. Umm... laugh a little bit, guys. Come on - you're a stiff audience here, man."

–CNN's Virginia Nicolaidis contributed to this report.

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jimmy combs   June 17th, 2009 5:53 pm ET

Clinton: remember me? I used to cheat on my wife and then lie about it here. Man, we could do this all night.

Ted Kennedy: remember me? I used to run my car into the ocean to hide my affairs.

Cashman   June 17th, 2009 5:52 pm ET

So, he's addressing a group of Senators and saying, "Remember me? I used to work here!" Huh? Did he forget that the Vice President of the United States is the President of the Senate? He didn't exactly leave now, did he?

Granted, I realize it's mostly a figurehead position and all, but seriously,...

Still, he's quite a bit better than Sarah Palin! ;-)

Joe Publicini   June 17th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

I would rather have Larry, Moe, or Curly as VP than this clown!

Zero.   June 17th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

You used to be there. Nobody said you ever did any work.

John   June 17th, 2009 5:45 pm ET

Republican Party consists of Professional Hunters.

1. Cheney the Quail Hunter.
2. Palin the Helicopter Wolf Hunter.

:P

jimmy combs   June 17th, 2009 5:43 pm ET

I don't think Joe Biden has ever worked ANYWHERE!

Albo58   June 17th, 2009 5:32 pm ET

Biden has already eclipsed Humphrey, Gore and Mondale as the most pathetic VP in our history...way to go, Joe!

John   June 17th, 2009 5:31 pm ET

Biden: Remember me? I used to Work here

Cheney: Remember me? I used to Torture here

Bush: Remember me? I uses to Mislead here about WMDs of Iraq

Imarriedmysister in Alabama   June 17th, 2009 5:30 pm ET

@william from cali.Delaware is in the same place your gerbel is hiding.

Brian G, Sugar Land, TX   June 17th, 2009 5:28 pm ET

He's just so-oo cute. You wanna him home like a puppy and put a ribbon around his neck. Be sure to put down some newspaper!

Welcome to Amateur Hour   June 17th, 2009 5:25 pm ET

Biden Your An Idiot......You and the BrownClown are destroying our country

Anonymous   June 17th, 2009 5:25 pm ET

Pat, CA June 17th, 2009 5:11 pm ET

Asked this...

Why is it that — whenever I see or hear Biden — I think of Charlie McCarthy, the ventriloquist dummy!

-----------------------

Answer -because you are one of Rush's ditto heads

Peter   June 17th, 2009 5:23 pm ET

Is "Where is Delaware" a serious question...?

Lowell   June 17th, 2009 5:23 pm ET

Next to Sarah Palin, EVERYBODY is an Einstein.

Yikes   June 17th, 2009 5:22 pm ET

"Quite?" Try "quiet, gt."

Ugh   June 17th, 2009 5:20 pm ET

If you're going to judge, check your spelling, sir.

William. from Cali!   June 17th, 2009 5:17 pm ET

THE COUNTRY WOULD PROBABLY BE BETTER OFF, IF HE WAS STILL THERE! 36 years, collecting checks! By-the-way where is Delaware located?

obama is a socialist   June 17th, 2009 5:17 pm ET

Great guy.........

True Blue Grandma   June 17th, 2009 5:15 pm ET

JFK started the Peace Corps, cared about Civil Rights, cared about the poor. He would NEVER have been a Republican. I didn't agree with everything he ever did (Bay of Pigs and infidelity come to mind) but he had a presidential vision for America. And what makes you think the Republicans would have accepted him in the 1960s? He was a (gasp!) Catholic!

gt   June 17th, 2009 5:13 pm ET

joe needs to be quite and keep his mouth shut , this way we dont have to hear his blow hard not funny comments ,,,,,,shhhhhhhh be quite

Pat, CA   June 17th, 2009 5:11 pm ET

Why is it that - whenever I see or hear Biden - I think of Charlie McCarthy, the ventriloquist dummy!

LacrosseMom   June 17th, 2009 5:04 pm ET

Everyday, no matter what the topic the vile comments of the GOP continue. And you, people, wonder why Americans call you hate-mongers?

Joe in CA   June 17th, 2009 5:04 pm ET

Jey Cali J post # 5. No the goofiest man was DAN QUAIL!!! the most corrupt VP, DICK CHENEY. Amazing, both under a BUSH.

Darrie   June 17th, 2009 5:03 pm ET

Next to Dick Cheney, Joe Biden is St. Peter!!!! Next to Sarah Palin, Joe Biden is EINSTEIN!!!!

Darrie   June 17th, 2009 5:02 pm ET

Next to Dick Cheney, Joe Biden is St. Peter!!!!

Seattle Rocks   June 17th, 2009 5:01 pm ET

All I have to say is thank God he's VP and not Sarah Palin!!

Darrie   June 17th, 2009 5:01 pm ET

Next to Sarah Palin, Joe Biden is EINSTEIN!!!!

Robin   June 17th, 2009 5:00 pm ET

Obama picked Biden so he would look strong.

dk   June 17th, 2009 4:58 pm ET

JFK is spinning in his grave at the thought that anyone would ever think he would be part of the Republican party . . . . ever!

Go Away Biden   June 17th, 2009 4:53 pm ET

Joe get on the train and just go home. You are a walking and talking joke -

TCM   June 17th, 2009 4:51 pm ET

Biden's legacy – athelete's tongue from foot perpetually in mouth....

TANGERINE   June 17th, 2009 4:51 pm ET

I still feel better knowing he is VP and not Sarah Palin!!

Tim for Delaware   June 17th, 2009 4:50 pm ET

Thank god that he doesn't come home that much anymore. Delaware has suffered long enought but I am sorry DC, I feel your pain.

Dutch/Bad Newz, VA   June 17th, 2009 4:49 pm ET

@ Cali J

As if Sarah Palin would be any better. HA.

LIP   June 17th, 2009 4:43 pm ET

Yes Joe, we all remember the circus atmosphere you created for the Honorable Clarence Thomas and all the questions you had for him and in particular, I recall how embarrassed I was for him. How could we forget that "room" and those at the front table.

Trade Freedom for Security, Lose Both   June 17th, 2009 4:40 pm ET

Good thing for Joe that his boss doesn't apply the same standard of job performance he did for Inspector General Walpin.

TomJay   June 17th, 2009 4:40 pm ET

Must be alot quieter in the Senate without Biden pontificating, bloviating, and just generally running off at the mouth.

Cali J   June 17th, 2009 4:40 pm ET

Biden is probably the most overated politician on earth. Amazing to believe that he could potentially take over if something were to happen to Obama. This country absolutely lost it's mind last November.
He has got to be the goofiest man ever to hold the VP post. God help us.

Paul from Phoenix   June 17th, 2009 4:38 pm ET

I wonder how much of his speach was plagerized.

phoenix86   June 17th, 2009 4:30 pm ET

This was the room where the dems launched a personal attack against one of the finest judicial minds ever to be considered for the Supreme Court. This is the room where Biden finally sold his measely soul to the far left fringe.

As for JFK, if he were alive today he would be a republican.

Dawn in Pa   June 17th, 2009 4:30 pm ET

Oh say it isn't so Joe! Joe you are alright... Just don't put your foot in your mouth Joe... No smiles Joe...

Bye Joe, have a great day....

Dutch/Bad Newz, VA   June 17th, 2009 4:27 pm ET

Way to go Joe. Give them a history lesson.

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